General Scholarships - February 15th Deadline each year to submit

Minimum ACT composite score of 25 and 3.5 GPA. We will consider applicants until all available positions have been filled for this scholarship.

Pays tuition and fees up to 82 hours. Must maintain 2.5 GPA.

Presidential Scholarship

All Campuses

ACT scores and GPA’s will be considered when awarding Dean’s scholarships.

Those with the highest ACT and GPA will be considered first and we will consider applicants until we have filled all available positions for this scholarship.

Pays tuition and fees up to 82 hours. Must maintain a 2.5 GPA.

Ambassador Scholarship

Monroeville, Thomasville, and Gilbertown Campuses

Collins Brown

Applicants meeting eligibility are invited to write an essay. From the essays, students are chosen and invited to schedule interviews. Interviews are held on the Monroeville and Thomasville campuses and Ambassadors are chosen for the Monroeville, Thomasville, and Gilbertown campuses depending on the number of slots available from previous ambassadors who have left or graduated.

Minimum grade point average of 2.5 with no ACT requirement.

Pays tuition and fees up to 82 hours. Must maintain a 2.5 GPA.

Art Scholarship

Bay Minette Campus

Steve Strickland

To apply: please email or send in 10-15 examples of artwork, have a reference page with 3 references, and have a copy of high school transcript. There may be a possible interview.

If selected, the prospective student will need to fill out the school's Presidential Scholarship application.

Note- all application content should come to Steve Strickland

Requirements: Be an Art Major (AA), participate in the annual Art Fair, maintain a 3.0 GPA.

Steve Strickland, MFA

Art Instructor

Coastal Alabama CC

251 580-2139

Art Scholarship

Brewton Campus

Carrie Johnson

Applicant must have a minimum GPA 2.5 with no ACT requirement.

Required to produce a portfolio of work to the Art director, Carrie Johnson, (251) 809-1617.

The recipient must assist with any and all art workshops held by the art department, Work toward and participate in a scheduled art exhibit at the end of the academic year, take required art classes each semester.

Pays tuition and fees up to 82 hours; must maintain 2.5 GPA.

Art Scholarship

Monroeville Campus

Susan Brown

Students are required to produce a portfolio of work to the Art Director. Students may contact the Art Director, Susan Brown to set up interview times. (251) 575-8244.

Minimum grade point average of 2.5 with no ACT requirement.

The recipient must assist with any and all art workshops held by the art department, work toward and participate in a scheduled art exhibit at the end of the academic year and take required art classes each semester.

Pays tuition and fees up to 82 hours; must maintain a 2.5 GPA.

Athletic Scholarships

Bay Minette Campus

Scholarships are awarded through athletic coaches. They are offered for the following sports:

Coastal Alabama has a college bowl team. It is like high school scholars’ bowl, but at the next level. We offer scholarships for students interested in being on our team. Students must have a 2.5 GPA. Students must commit to attending practice in Bay Minette every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon during Fall and Spring Semesters. Students must be willing to travel (at school expense) to attend tournaments in and out of state. The scholarships cover tuition and fees for two semesters, and can be renewed for an additional two semesters the next year. Scholarship award and renewal is based on competitive try-outs. The Student must be willing to try-out for the team. If the student does well during try-outs, the student may be offered a scholarship based on their performance. We conduct try-outs at the beginning of Fall and Spring Semester.

College Bowl

Monroeville and Thomasville Campuses

Marcus Gordon

Scholarships are offered to students interested in being on the college bowl team. Students must have a 2.5 GPA and commit to attending practice in Monroeville and Thomasville. The scholarship covers tuition and fees and are awarded on a yearly basis. Scholarships will be offered by the sponsor. Contact Marcus Gordon (251) 575-8397 or (334) 637-3187 for more information.

Computer Fair

Bay Minette Campus

Charles Lake

Must compete in the ACTE Computer Fair held on the Bay Minette Campus in March to qualify.

Must attend the Bay Minette Campus.

If selected, the recipient will need to fill out the school's Presidential Scholarship application.

Student must perform a minimum of 10 hours a week. Student required to set up and prepare for the next Computer Fair.

Scholarship is for two semesters, but can be renewed at the recommendation of the faculty.

Hospitality Division

Gulf Shores Campus

Ed Douglas

GPA: 2.5 or higher

Have completed at least one semester in the Hospitality/Culinary/Pastry/Event Planning at Coastal Alabama.

Recommendation from instructor and demonstrated financial need (i.e. does not qualify for Pell Grant).

Student must perform a minimum of 10 hours a week supporting instructors in preparing for classes and special events.

Scholarship is for two semesters, but can be renewed at the recommendation of the faculty.

James Martindale Science Scholarship

Bay Minette Campus

Matt Williford

Must have at least 2.5 GPA.

Must be a second year science major.

Recommendation by instructors.

Language Arts Tournament

Bay Minette Campus

Jeffrey Beall

Must participate in the Language Arts Tournament. Three scholarships are available to high school seniors who are winners of the following three academic competitions of the Language Arts Tournament:

English Literature

American Literature

Composition

Scholarship is for two years provided the requirements for renewal are met.

Contact Jeffrey Beall Jeffrey.beall@coastalalabama.edu.

Leadership Scholarships

Brewton and Atmore Campuses

Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.5.

Must participate in the Student Government Association on the Brewton or Atmore Campus.

Pays tuition and fees up to 82 hours; must maintain a 2.5 GPA.

Mike Teddar Math Tournament Scholarship

Brewton and Atmore Campuses

The top ten winners of the Math Tournaments that are held each February on the Brewton campus will receive these scholarships.

Pays tuition and fees up to 82 credit hours; must maintain 2.5 GPA.

Miss Coastal Alabama

Celeste Robertson

The recipient will need to fill out the school's Scholarship application.

If you would like to request a different audition date due to conflicts with the above dates, please call the Director of the Monroeville Music Department (Teresa Galbraith) at 251-575-8296.

Pays tuition and fees up to 82 hours; Must maintain a 2.5 GPA.

North Baldwin Chamber of Commerce Junior Ambassador

North Baldwin Chamber

Must be a North Baldwin Junior Ambassador.

Interview required.

The recipient will need to fill out the school's Scholarship application.

Scholarship is for two years providing the requirements for renewal are met.

Pow Wow Scholarship

Bay Minette Campus

Vice President Nikolakis

The Pow-Wow Leadership Society is an organization at Coastal Alabama composed of outstanding students who have demonstrated excellence in leadership and worthy character. The primary purposes of the Pow-Wows are to promote, foster and disseminate information on Coastal Alabama by acting as ambassadors for the school, serving as hosts and hostesses for campus tours, programs and social functions, and acting as a liaison between the school and community.

The student must have a 16 on the ACT and a 2.5 GPA to be considered. Apply by checking Ambassador on the Scholarship Application. Applicants meeting eligibility are invited to write an essay. From the essays, students are chosen and invited to schedule interviews.

Pays tuition and fees up to 82 hours; Must maintain a 2.5 GPA.

PTK President, Bay Minette Campus

Charles Lake

Must be President of PTK, Bay Minette Campus

PTK Officer Scholarship

Monroeville and Thomasville campuses

Lee Conerly

Up to 6 scholarships are available for second year students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa and serve in officer positions.

Pays tuition and fees up to 58 hours. Must maintain a 2.5 GPA.

Rosemary Jernigan Honor Scholarship

Brewton Campus

Applicant must have a minimum ACT score of 21 and/or 3.0 GPA.

Recipients must take Honors sections of required classes needed for graduation, take Honors Interdisciplinary Studies Courses, attend meetings of Honor Program participants (at least one per month), and participate in extracurricular activities which include trips and meetings.

Pays full tuition and fees up to 82 credit hours; must maintain 3.0 GPA.

Second Generation Scholarships

Brewton and Atmore Campuses

Applicants must have a parent who was a first generation graduate of the former Jefferson Davis Community College (proof with be birth certificate and copy of degree).

Pays tuition and fees up to 82 credit hours; must maintain 2.5 GPA.

Senior Resident Assistant

Bay Minette Campus

Vice President Nikolakis

Resident Assistants Resident Assistants, or “RAs,” are full-time students who live with the residents of a particular floor. RAs assist the Resident Director in managing facilities and coordinating activities and programs, information dissemination, and policy enforcement. They direct their efforts toward building a community atmosphere. Application RA applications are accepted in the spring semester for the upcoming academic year. For more information please see the Coastal Alabama Housing Handbook.

SGA President

Bay Minette Campus

Celeste Robertson

Elected by student body, Bay Minette Campus

Technical Scholarships

Brewton and Atmore Campuses

Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA with no ACT requirement.

Scholarships are available in the following areas:

Welding Contact Keith Lisenby (251)368-7625

Business Technology Contact Jacqueline Stokes (251) 809-1631

Auto Body - Contact Thomas Rolin (251) 368-7622

AC/Refrigeration Contact Doug Byrd (251) 368-7620

Industrial Engineering Contact Mark Regehr (251) 368-7665

Pays tuition and fees up to 82 credit hours; must maintain 2.5 GPA.

Technical Scholarships

Monroeville and Thomasville campuses

An Interview process will be held with individual departments on a scheduled day in Thomasville in the spring of the year. Minimum grade point average of 2.5 with no ACT requirement.

Applicants must have attended a semester on the Brewton or Atmore campus and must be a resident of Escambia County, Alabama or Escambia County, Florida.

Barnes & Noble Scholarship

Barnes and Noble the Coastal Alabama book store operator, funds a limited number book scholarships. The number is based on the funding that the college receives from Barnes and Noble.

The scholarship program operates on a first come first serve basis. Not all applicants who submit an application will receive a scholarship. Eligibility will be determined based on the following:

Requirements

Students must be registered in classes in their degree program.

Students must be meeting Satisfactory Academic progress standards

Scholarships are awarded to Coastal Alabama degree seeking students

Students must file an application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

One scholarship will be awarded per academic year per each chosen awardee. The academic year runs from July 1st through June 30th, scholarships will be awarded at the beginning of the fall term or beginning of the spring term

Scholarships are awarded for fall and spring sessions. If funding is available students can apply for book scholarships for the Spring and Summer terms.

Maximum amount to award is $500 per term. Lesser amounts can be awarded.

Applications are accepted for a limited period of time. See Coastal Alabama website for application dates.

Applications need to be submitted to the Financial Aid office by July 16, 2018.

Tyndall Federal Credit Union Scholarship

Tyndall Federal Credit Union is proud to provide scholarship opportunities to the students of Coastal Alabama Community College. This scholarship is to be used to help with a student’s college expenses. The scholarship(s) amount is a yearly non- renewable scholarship of $500 per semester (fall and spring) for a total of $1000. Semester scholarships of $500 may also be offered depending on fund availability.

To qualify for this scholarship the student must have (do) the following:

Students must demonstrate that they are Tyndall Federal Credit Union Members. Please contact the Tyndall office at 251-626-7057 or 251639-2382 for details on how to become a member. Becoming a member is fast and easy.

Fill out a Tyndall Federal Credit Union Scholarship application, found on line at https://form.jotform.com/81414069700148. Follow all instructions on the application form. Application forms that are incomplete will not be reviewed.

The due date of this scholarship is July 16 for yearly application and November 16 for semester; applications received after this date will not be reviewed.

Students must have filed a FAFSA prior to applying for this scholarship. To apply for the FASFA go to https://fafsa.ed.gov/

Students must be accepted and/or enrolled in the Aviation programs at CA.

High school students must submit a high school transcript showing graduation date and have a 2.5 grade point average

Current students wishing to apply must submit a CA transcript and have a 2.5 or higher grade point average and have completed 24 academic credits.

Scholarship awardees will be notified by CA via their institutional email and their myCA account

Students will be expected to attend any public relations activity that is approved by CA for Tyndall Federal Credit Union

Alabama’s FOSTERING HOPE SCHOLARSHIP is an investment in the post-secondary education and training goals of youth who were in the foster care system when they earned a high school diploma or GED, as well as those adopted from Alabama foster care after age 14. This comprehensive program covers tuition and fees for eligible students enrolled in a post-secondary certificate or degree program; additionally, it helps eligible high school students begin planning ahead towards achievable goals. For more information or to apply, please visit https://www.fc2sprograms.org/.

Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship Act

Financial Aid Office

This bill amends title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to eliminate the expected family contribution (EFC) used to determine financial need in the case of a Pell Grant-eligible student whose parent or guardian died in the line of duty as a police officer, firefighter, or other public safety officer. Such student is eligible to receive an automatic zero EFC and qualify for the maximum Pell Grant award if the student was less than 24 years old or enrolled at an institution of higher education at the time of the parent or guardian's death.

Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant

Financial Aid Office

The grant award is equal to the amount of a maximum Federal Pell Grant for the award year but cannot exceed your cost of attendance for that award year. For the 2018–19 award year (July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2019), the maximum Federal Pell Grant award is $6,095.

You may be eligible to receive the Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant if

you are not eligible for a Federal Pell Grant on the basis of your Expected Family Contribution but

meet the remaining Federal Pell Grant eligibility requirements, and

your parent or guardian was a member of the U.S. armed forces and died as a result of military service performed in Iraq or Afghanistan after the events of 9/11, and

you were under 24 years old or enrolled in college at least part-time at the time of your parent’s or guardian’s death.

It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System and Coastal Alabama Community College that no person shall be discriminated against on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law.

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